Weather in December
Finally,
December ushers in the peak of summer in
Cromwell with warmer temperatures. The month unfolds with a gentle climb in temperature as the average high hovers around 22.5°C (72.5°F). However, rainfall increases to 36mm (1.42"), evoking a pleasant contrast to the warmth. December also boasts of an extended daylight duration of 15.5 hours, marking the progression towards the year end. A culmination of increased temperature, bountiful daylight and refreshing drizzle invents an engaging end to the city's weather timeline.
Temperature
The advent of December in Cromwell observes an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 22.5°C (72.5°F), nearly identical to
November's 20.3°C (68.5°F). Despite higher daytime temperatures, nighttime averages fall to a frosty 9.7°C (49.5°F) in December.
Rainfall
During December, Cromwell regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. Throughout the year, 396mm (15.59") of rain is accumulated.
Daylight
The month with the longest days is December, with an average of 15h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Cromwell,
New Zealand, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 9:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 9:33 pm NZDT.